HOUSTON - A woman has been pronounced dead after she was shot and killed in northwest Houston on Saturday. SAN MARCOS (CNS) - A woman was killed Tuesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on a North County highway, and the man driving the car was arrested on. We must demand better from our elected officials and reject harmful anti-transgender legislation at the local, state and federal levels, while also considering every possible way to make ending this violence a reality. The man was taken to the hospital, where his condition is unknown. Officers say they were called to that location just before 10 p.m. in reference to a reported shooting. This gym has been here forever and nothing like this has ever happened, one person said. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). HARRIS COUNTY, Texas A 31-year-old woman returning home from work was ambushed and killed as she pulled into her garage in west Harris County, the sheriffs office said. Speed was the cause of the crash, in this particular case. North Belt Patrol officers are on the scene of a shooting in the 13300 block of Northborough. Chicago police investigate the scene where an officer was shot in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue on Chicago's Southwest side on March 1, 2023. Do not 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter bear: Park Service, Robbery, shooting occur at same time inside Galleria parking lot: HPD, Family holds vigil for 16-year-old killed while riding his dirt bike. Shots were then heard on the phone, HPD said. It claimed the . Thursday evening, Houston police released surveillance video of the suspects and a vehicle wanted in connection to the shooting. The family of the victim gathered near the home overcome with emotions and grief. The suspect shot by officers has died. A Texas woman found dead in her backyard may have been mauled by her own dogs, police said. Police said she arrived at the gym, parked her car, and got out when three men in their mid-20s pulled up in an older model, white Chevy Suburban. Officer Theresa Haley of the NYPD Highway Patrol initially stopped Brian Astarita, 65, for speeding. Its scary, John Gregory said. The victim was identified by Houston police as 62-year old Elsa Mikeska. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. Police said there were three passengers in the vehicle, but they weren't hurt. Last year the number of people killed in vehicle crashes in Texas reached a level not seen since 1981, and. Police said the three men fled the scene without stealing any of the womans belongings. According to Palestine police, the man reportedly killed the woman on Thursday, March 2 at a residence in the 200 block of Joe Louis Street. A woman was killed on June 6, 2021, when she collided with another vehicle to avoid another. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Though we have recently seen some political gains that support and affirm transgender people, we have also faced unprecedented anti-LGBTQ+ attacks in the states. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. HOUSTON, Texas It had been two weeks since Evodio Medina last saw his wife, Martha, 71. Yet again, we find ourselves having to memorialize and honor a member of our community who was taken from us long before her time. "She pulled into the garage, she was able to exit the vehicle, and she was found deceased in the garage.". Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found at 16099 Blue Ridge Road about 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday. One woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police. Further, advocates saw a 43% increase in the formation of anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups in 2019. Investigators were still working to identify the victim at last check. A woman was killed and two men were injured in an early Saturday shooting near a southwest Houston hookah lounge, police said. Witnesses said the car was speeding when the driver lost control. "The only information we have is a dark color vehicle pulled up, [someone] got out and shot approximately 50 rounds at her," said Major Susan Cotter with HCSO. The victim was returning from her job at a Galleria-area gentlemens club when she was shot at dozens of times. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. Police say the suspects are in their early to mid-20s with a slim build. Robbery, shooting occur at same time inside Galleria parking lot: HPD, Family holds vigil for 16-year-old killed while riding his dirt bike, 'HELP US!!' Police said it appears the shootings may have stemmed from a murder-suicide and the man in his 60s was the shooter. Continue Reading . Investigators are looking into whether speed was a factor. Giana Delaney who lives near the home said she was awake when the shooting happened. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Meyerland woman called 911 for help in the moments before she was shot to death. Marisela Castro was killed in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX on Friday, July 29, 2022. woman killed Man on parole for murder charged in connection to Leslie Obi's killing The 57-year-old told ABC13 he knew Leslie Obi and admitted to helping another man, who he claims killed her,. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. August 2, 2022. Police said when they arrived at the scene, the residence was secured. When police arrived, they say they found a woman inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. We say "at least" because too often these deaths go unreported or misreported. Houston serial killer's cellmate death investigated as homicide. According to Palestine police, the man reportedly killed the woman on Thursday . ). It was just really fast. You'll receive email updates from HRC. A Texas woman found dead in her backyard may have been mauled by her own dogs, police said. The Human Rights Campaign, All Rights Reserved. The driver who was killed was hit at least once, according to Martin. The video above is from ABC13's livestreaming . POLICE: Houston man wanted after reportedly shooting ex-girlfriend to death in Palestine, Texas, (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Ron DeSantis proclaims Texas, Florida partners against 'woke' left in Houston speech, Houston forecast: Cool tonight, warm & sunny Sunday, Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather, woman is dead and two other people were injured. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745. We say at least because too often these deaths go unreported or misreported. Its getting really bad. The shooting was reported around 11:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Rosamond. The men then pulled a gun on her, but she was able to escape, authorities said. HOUSTON - An investigation is underway after a man shot and killed a woman and teen before turning the gun on himself in southwest Houston Friday, the Houston Police Department said.. An off-duty deputy's wife and his 4-year-old stepdaughter were shot early Sunday morning when a gunman forced entry into their Houston, Texas, home and opened fire, according to Police Chief Troy . The company said the contract worker was shocked shortly before 5 p.m. at its facility in Texas City. It sounded like a machine gun to me., I was shaking, Delaney said. Thats just not something we see around here. Watch:HCSO press conference after woman's murder. Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. The woman has not been detained or arrested. The woman, who was in her 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. to the 11700 block of . The victim was identified by Houston police as 62-year old Elsa Mikeska. Houston police have not arrested or charged anyone with the crime as of publishing. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences will hand down the finding. Deadly car crashes in San Marcos hit a record in 2019. Ron DeSantis proclaims Texas, Florida partners against 'woke' left in Houston speech, Houston forecast: Cool tonight, warm & sunny Sunday, Damage reported throughout North Texas area during severe weather. The shooting happened just before 5 a.m. in front of the Life Fit Personal Fitness Studio on Fuqua Street near Beamer Road, authorities said. She said they have recovered surveillance video from a nearby home, and all they can say right now is that the suspect pulled up in a dark-colored sedan. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions. It was dipped down It would maybe look like that, but he was falling out," she said. HOUSTON A woman is dead after she was shot in front of a gym in southeast Houston Thursday morning. The couple reportedly had an "on-and-off-again" relationship with a violent history that was never reported, police said. Two of the men got out of the vehicle as the Mikeska began walking toward the gym, police said. Two dead after police chase ends in crash, officer-involved shooting in . The victim's vehicle was riddled with bullets. At about 4. She was not placed under arrest or detained. Texas does not include gender identity as a protected characteristic in its hate crimes law. Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Neighbors said they heard multiple gunshots, and one said it sounded like a machine gun. According to authorities, the womans vehicle was broken down and when the men approached. HOUSTON A woman is dead and two other people were injured after a shooting near Uptown, according to the Houston Police Department. Example video title will go here for this video. The incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Chimney Rock. Check back for updates. Tiffany L. Frangione, 48, was found with fatal puncture wounds to her neck in her Houston yard last. Example video title will go here for this video, Hitch a ride with the 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo trail rides. "The way he was slanted, there's no way he could just get out and start charging. At the state level, transgender and gender non-conforming people in Texas are not explicitly protected from discrimination in employment, housing, education and public spaces. Highway 6 ELKO - An Ely woman. The family it happened to, Im sorry for their loss. Marisela is at least the 23rd transgender or gender non-conforming person HRC has learned was violently killed in 2022. His . Anyone with information related to this case can contact the Palestine Police Department at (903) 729-2254 or the Anderson County Crime Stoppers at (903) 729-8477. "Could be road rage, could've been a robberywe don't have enough information at this time to make a determination. "I'm not sure how it came to be that this person was driving this vehicle they did not own, but that's one of the reasons why we are still investigating.". Investigators say the suspect was identified as Johnsons ex-boyfriend, Joseph Christopher Cole, 50, of Houston. Adam Bennett on social media:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram. He also said they have no motive for the shooting. All Rights Reserved. Martin said they have no suspect information at this time, but that there are several witnesses. According to Houston police, the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. in the 13000 block of Northborough at a gas station. Houston. Major Cotter said theyre trying to determine if Duncan was targeted. The two are believed to have had some sort of relationship . Houston shootout caught on camera A search for two burglary suspects ended in a standoff. More than 10,000 hate crimes in the U.S. involve a firearm each year, which equates to more than 28 each day, according to a 2020 report from HRC, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, Giffords Law Center and Equality Florida titled Remembering and Honoring Pulse: Anti-LGBTQ Bias and Guns Are Taking Lives of Countless LGBTQ People. The report also notes a marked increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes, especially against transgender people. HOUSTON A woman has been pronounced dead after she was shot and killed in northwest Houston on Saturday. The intersections of racism, transphobia, sexism, biphobia and homophobia conspire to deprive them of necessities to live and thrive, so we must all work together to cultivate acceptance, reject hate and end stigma for everyone in the trans and gender non-conforming community. Investigators are looking for the dark sedan along with surveillance video from security cameras in the area. Their mom, their wife, was just going to work out, how do you expect something like that? At that point, police said the men opened fire and the woman was struck in the back. John Gregory works at the Kirkwood Veterinary Hospital on Fuqua Street and couldnt believe Mikeska was gunned down outside the gym, which sits right next to his job. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.